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Ministry of Education
Batch of Tamil entrepreneurs reached Kashi to attend ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’
Guests visited ‘Shei Kashi Vishwanath Temple’; will witness ‘Ganga Aarti’ in the evening
A batch of Tamil entrepreneurs reached the holy city of Kashi by Ernakulam-Patna superfast express train to attend ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’. On their arrival, the delegates were welcomed by Shri Lalji Chowdhary, Additional Divisional Railway Manager yesterday night at Varanasi Cantt. railway station with garlands and showering of flower petals.
The delegation visited ‘Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple’ and ‘Ganga Ghat’ in the morning and offered prayers.
The guest also visited the court of ‘Mata Vishalakshi’ and ‘Mata Annapurna’ and offered prayers. As a part of their tour itinerary, the guests will visit ‘Ravidas Ghat’ and witness the ‘Ganga Aarti’.
‘Karthikai Deepam’, the famous festival of light, which will be celebrated at BHU campus today. Thousands of lamps will lit up BHU campus. The venue has been decorated by the students of BHU and the guests from Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit UP on October 20 and inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport
PM to participate in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple
PM to lay foundation stone of Rajkiya Medical College, Kushinagar and also inaugurate & lay foundation stone of various development projects in Kushinagar
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 20th October, 2021. At around 10 AM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport. Subsequently, at around 11:30 AM, he will participate in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. Thereafter, at around 1:15 PM, the Prime Minister will attend a public function to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Kushinagar.
Inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
The inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport will be marked by the landing of the inaugural flight at the airport from Colombo, Sri Lanka, carrying Sri lankan delegation of over hundred Buddhist Monks & dignitaries including the 12-member Holy Relic entourage bringing the Holy Buddha Relics for Exposition. The delegation also comprises of Anunayakas  of all four Nikatas  of Buddhism in Sri Lanka i.e Asgiriya, Amarapura, Ramanya, Malwatta as well as five ministers of the Government of Sri Lanka led by Cabinet Minister Namal Rajapakshe.
The Kushinagar International Airport has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 260 crore. It will facilitate domestic & international pilgrims to visit the Mahaparinirvana sthal of Lord Buddha and is an endeavour in connecting the Buddhist pilgrimage holy sites around the world. The airport will serve nearby districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is an important step in boosting the investment & employment opportunities in the region.
Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple
Prime Minister will visit the Mahaparinirvana temple, offer Archana and Chivar to the reclining statue of Lord Buddha and also plant a Bodhi tree sapling.
Prime Minister will participate in an event, organised to mark Abhidhamma Day. The day symbolises the end of three-month rainy retreat – Varshavaas or Vassa – for the Buddhist Monks, during which they stay at one place in vihara & monastery and pray. The event will also be attended by eminent Monks from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, South Korea, Nepal, Bhutan and Cambodia, as well as Ambassadors of various countries.
Prime Minister will also walk through the exhibition of Paintings of Ajanta frescos, Buddhist Sutra Calligraphy and Buddhist artefacts excavated from Vadnagar and other sites in Gujarat.
Inauguration & laying of Foundation Stone of development projects
Prime Minister will participate in a public function at Barwa Jangal, Kushinagar. In the event, he will lay the foundation stone of Rajkiya Medical College, Kushinagar which will be built at a cost of over Rs 280 crore. The Medical college will have a 500 bed hospital and provide admissions to 100 students in MBBS course in academic session 2022-2023. Prime Minister will also inaugurate & lay the foundation stone of 12 development projects worth over Rs 180 crore.
PIB Headquarters
Walk-In Interview
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology , Kochi will conduct a walk- in interview for the post of Senior Research Fellow on contractual basis, at CIFT, Kochi on 01st March 2019 at 10.00 a.m. The duration of the project is upto 2022. More details can be had from the website www.cift.res.in
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Visits ‘Shilpotsav -2019’
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot visited the “Shilpostav- 2019” to encourage the artisans at Dilli Haat, INA, in New Delhi today. Shilpostav- 2019 is the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society, which began on 1st November and will continue till 15th November 2019.
Interacting with the artisans Shri Gehlot said that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is working towards empowering disadvantaged and marginalized artisans nationwide and in continuance of this, Shilpostav has been organized every year.
The artisans assisted by the Apex corporations of the Ministry Social Justice and Empowerment i.e. National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation , National Scheduled Caste Finance & Development Corporation , National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation , National Safai Karamchari Finance & Development Corporation  and National Trust are displaying and selling their products.
The range of products in this fair include - silk sarees, durries, readymade garments, Terracotta products, Jute Products, dress materials, Kashmiri shawls/stoles, leather, cane & bamboo products, hand embroidery, bead products, pearls, imitation jewellery, lakh products, decorative candles, wood carving, block printing, wooden toys, tie & dye, wood, marble artefacts and handloom etc.
A daily cultural presentation by top-notch performers has been arranged daily to entertain the gathering from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM up to 15th Nov.2019.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured.
In a PMO tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Condolences to those who lost their loved ones in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana. May the injured recover at the earliest. From PMNRF, an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each will be given to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM Modi"
President's Secretariat
President of India to Inaugurate 34TH Surajkund International Crafts Mela Tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Haryana tomorrow  to inaugurate the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM has assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff from Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC at a formal ceremony held this morning at South Block, New Delhi. Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar is retiring today after glorious service of 39 years.
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade is an alumni of the National Defence Academy , Khadakwasla, Naval Staff College at the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, and the Naval War College, Mumbai. The Flag Officer was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1984 and is a Navigation and Direction specialist. The Flag Officer has had extensive operational tenures onboard frontline warships of the Indian Navy. During his career spanning over 37 years, he has been through a myriad of operational and staff appointments. His important operational appointments include Commands of Guided Missile Frigate INS Brahmaputra, Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak, and Minesweeper INS Alleppey, and Second-in-Command of Guided Missile Frigate INS Ganga. INS Nireekshak was awarded the Unit Citation for the first time during his command.
His important staff appointments ashore include Assistant Chief of Personnel , Principal Director of Personnel, Director Naval Plans and Joint Director Naval Plans at Naval Headquarters as separate assignments, Director  at the Ministry of External Affairs , Local Workup Team , and Instructor at the Navigation Direction School and the National Defence Academy. The officer also held the coveted appointments of Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area and Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area.
In the rank of Vice Admiral he has held the challenging and coveted appointments of Director General Naval Operations, Chief of Staff Eastern Naval Command and Controller Personnel Services. The Flag Officer was holding the tri-service appointment of Deputy Chief  at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff prior taking over the present appointment as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at IHQ MoD.
The Flag officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 Jan 17 and Nausena Medal in 2007 by the President of India, and Commendation by the Chief of the Naval Staff in 2000.
He has succeeded Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar who retires after more than 39 years of illustrious service on 31 Jul 21. During his tenure as VCNS, the Navy saw an increase in budget allocation with 100% utilisation of allocated budget with impetus on capital acquisition. He proactively pushed for adopting ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’ Mission with Navy allocating more than 2/3rd of capital procurement from indigenous sources, 39 out of 41 ships and submarines for Indian Navy are being constructed in Indian Shipyards. The first ever procurement case under the Strategic Partnership Model for Project 75 was successfully progressed for issuance of RFP during his tenure. Many other instances of technological advancements, capability enhancements and research and development projects with DRDO and DPSU were progressed during his illustrious tenure.
Ministry of Defence
Increase in Budget for Army
Details of BE allocation under Non-Salary  Budget and Capital Acquisition Budget of Indian Army during the five year period of 2017-18 to 2021-22 and previous five year period of 2012-13 to 2016-17 is as under:-

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Year
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Non-Salary 
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Capital Acquisition
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Total
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% age increase over the previous year
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2012-13 to 2016-17
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1,30,852.23
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91,576.35
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2,22,428.58
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2017-18 to 2021-22
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1,62,801.25
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1,21,222.56
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2,84,023.81
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27.69
The above figures indicate that there has been substantial increase of 27.69% in the five year period of 2017-18 to 2021-22 over 2012-13 to 2016-17. Further, the operational efficiency matches the technological advancement commensurately.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Ms Saroj Pandey in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
MOU BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND AMITY UNIVERSITY
On 15 Sep 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding  was exchanged between the Indian Navy and Amity University Uttar Pradesh . The event was attended by the Chief of Personnel, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripath, AVSM, NM from the Navy and senior functionaries of Amity University, Noida.
The MoU has been concluded to establish academic linkages between the Indian Navy and Amity University. As per provisions of the MoU, Amity University will conduct customised courses for the Indian Navy in niche domains, such as, 5G Technology and lot, Control System Integration, AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Cryptology, Data Science, Big Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Computer Networks, Anti Drone Warfare, Cyber Warfare Security, Automation, Surveillance and Tracking etc. These endeavours will also contribute towards grooming 'Scholar Warriors' who can think better and adopt to the future challenges of conflict in all domains.
In addition, the participation of Naval personnel in these customised courses is expected to enhance the educational qualifications, skill base and core competencies of serving Naval personnel thereby enhancing prospects of 'in-service career benefits. In addition, these courses will ensure better placements of Naval personnel upon superannuation from Service.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court  including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts
Outlay of Rs. 1572.86 crore, Rs.971.70 crore as Central Share and Rs.601.16 crore as State share
Central Share is to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund
Fast Track Special Courts are dedicated courts for swift justice for victims of sexual offences and strengthen the deterrence framework for sexual offenders
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court  including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme  from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2023 with an outlay of Rs. 1572.86 crore . Central Share is to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund. The Scheme was launched on 02.10.2019.
The Government has always given paramount importance to the safety and security of women and children. Towards empowering the girl child, the Government has already launched several programmes like 'BetiBachaoBetiPadhao' etc. Incidents of rape of minor girls below the age of twelve years and women below the age of sixteen years have shaken the conscience of the entire nation. The occurrence of such incidents and prolonged trials of convicts had necessitated the creating of a dedicated court machinery which could expedite trial and provide immediate relief to the victims of sexual offences.
To bring more stringentprovisions and expeditious trial and disposal of such cases, the Central Government enacted "The Criminal Law  Act, 2018" and made provision of stringent punishment including death penalty for perpetrators of rape. This led to the establishment of the Fast Track Special Courts .
Fast Track Special Courts are dedicated courts expected to ensure swift dispensation of justice. They have a better clearance rate as compared to the regular courts and hold speedy trials. Besides providing quick justice to the hapless victims, it strengthens the deterrence framework for sexual offenders.
Currently covering 28 States, it is proposed to be expanded to cover all 31 states which are eligible to join the Scheme. It is supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for providing time bound justice to hapless victims of sexual offences in the country including the remote and far - flung areas. The expected outcomes of the scheme are as follows:
- Further the commitment of the Nation to champion the cause of safety and security of women and girl child.
- Reduce the number of pending cases of Rape & POCSO Act.
- Provide speedy access to justice to the victims of sexual crimes and act as a deterrent for sexual offenders.
- Fastracking of these cases will declog the judicial system of the burden of case pendency
President's Secretariat
President of India to Visit Kerala from December 21 to 24
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Kerala from December 21 to 24, 2021.
On December 21, 2021, the President will grace and address the fifth convocation of the Central University of Kerala in Kasargod.
On December 22, 2021, the President will witness the operational demonstration by the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
On December 23, 2021, the President will unveil a statue of P.N. Panicker in Thiruvananthapuram.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya hands over Citizenship certificates issued by Government of India to 7 Pakistani Refugees in Kutch, Gujarat today
The Union Minister of State for Shipping  and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today handed over the Citizenship certificates issued by Government of India to 07 Pakistani refugees in Kutch, Gujarat. He met the Pakistani refugees, who have taken shelter in Gujarat’s Morbi and Kutch districts of Gujarat.
On this occasion, he said that the Citizenship Amendment Act will provide a new opportunity in life to the minorities who faced religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. It is Modi Government's efforts to offer them a dignified life in India after they faced extreme harassment for so many years in those countries, Shri Mandaviya added.
Refugee families gathered on the occasion celebrated the event with cheer and joy of a festival and Union Minister of State Shri Mansukh Mandavia had a meal with the refugee Sodha family in Kidana village.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's Press Statement during the state visit of Chancellor of Germany to India
चान्सलर डॉ मर्केल,
जर्मन डेलीगेशन के सम्मानित सदस्यगण,
मंत्रिमंडल में मेरे सहयोगीगण,
Friends,
नमस्कार
Guten Tag
चांसलर डॉ मर्केल और उनके डेलीगेशन का भारत में हार्दिक स्वागत करते हुए मुझे बहुत प्रसन्नता हो रही है। चांसलर मर्केल को जर्मनी और यूरोप ही नहीं, बल्कि विश्व की लंबे समय तक सेवा करने वाले प्रमुख नेताओं में गिना जाता है। मुझे गर्व है और खुशी भी कि वे भारत की और मेरी मित्र हैं। पिछले लगभग डेढ़ दशक से चांसलर के रूप में उन्होंने भारत-जर्मनी संबंधों को प्रगाढ़ करने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है। इसके लिए मैं उनके प्रति आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। आज हमारे बीच इंटर गर्वमेंटल कन्सलटेशन्स की 5वीं बैठक हुई। हर दो साल के अंतराल पर होने वाली ऐसी तीन बैठकों में चांसलर मर्केल के साथ भाग लेने का मुझे सौभाग्य मिला है। इस अनूठी mechanism से हर क्षेत्र में हमारा सहयोग और भी गहरा हुआ है। आज जिन समझौतों, आदि पर हस्ताक्षर हुए हैं, वे इस बात का प्रतीक है। मुझे बहुत खुशी है कि भारत और जर्मनी के बीच हर क्षेत्र में, खास तौर पर New and Advanced Technology में दूरगामी और Strategic cooperation आगे बढ़ रहा है।
Friends,
सन् 2022 में स्वतंत्र भारत 75 वर्ष का होगा। तब तक हमने New India के निर्माण का लक्ष्य रखा है। इस बहुआयामी प्रयास में भारत की प्राथमिकताओं और आवश्यकताओं के लिए जर्मनी जैसे technological और Economic Power House की क्षमताएं उपयोगी होंगी। इसलिए, हमने New and Advanced Technology, Artificial Intelligence स्किल्स, शिक्षा, Cyber Security जैसे क्षेत्रों में सहयोग बढ़ाने पर विशेष बल दिया है। E-mobility, fuel cell technology, smart cities, Inland water ways, Coastal management, नदियों की सफाई और पर्यावरण संरक्षण में सहयोग की नयी संभावनाओं को विकसित करने का हमने फैसला किया है। इन क्षेत्रों में हमारा सहयोग climate change के खिलाफ साझा प्रयासों में भी मदद करेगा। व्यापार और निवेश में अपनी बढ़ती हुई भागीदारी को और गति देने के लिए हम private sector को प्रोत्साहित कर रहे हैं। चांसलर मर्केल और मैं दोनों देशों के कुछ प्रमुख Business और Industry Leaders से मुलाकात करेंगे। हम जर्मनी को आमंत्रित करते हैं कि रक्षा-उत्पादन के क्षेत्र में उत्तर प्रदेश और तमिलनाडु में Defence Corridors में अवसरों का लाभ उठाएं।
Friends,
भारत और जर्मनी के विश्वास और मित्रतापूर्ण संबंध, Democracy, Rule of law जैसे साझा मूल्यों पर आधारित है। इसलिए, विश्व की गंभीर चुनौतियों के बारे में हमारे दृष्टिकोण में समानता है। इन विषयों पर हमारे बीच विस्तार से चर्चा शाम को जारी रहेगी। आतंकवाद और उग्रवाद जैसे खतरों से निपटने के लिए हम bilateral और multilateral सहयोग को और घनिष्ठ बनाएंगे। Export control regimes और विभिन्न अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मंचों में भारत की सदस्यता को जर्मनी के सशक्त समर्थन के लिए हम आभारी हैं। दोनों देश सुरक्षा परिषद, संयुक्त राष्ट्र और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यवस्था में अन्य आवश्यक सुधार शीघ्र कराने के लिए सहयोग और प्रयास जारी रखेंगे।
Your Excellency,
भारत-जर्मनी संबंधों का भविष्य उज्ज्वल है। इसके लिए मैं एक बार फिर आपके कुशल नेतृत्व और हमारे सभी सहयोगियों बहुमूल्य सहकार्य के लिए धन्यवाद देता हूं।
Danke Schoen
बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।
Prime Minister's Office
18th ASEAN-India Summit  and 16th East Asia Summit 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend 18th ASEAN-India Summit to be held virtually on October 28, 2021 at the invitation of Sultan of Brunei. The Summit will be attended by Heads of State/Government of the ASEAN Countries.
The 18th ASEAN-India Summit will review the status of ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership and take stock of progress made in key areas including Covid-19 & Health, Trade & Commerce, Connectivity, and Education & Culture. Important regional and international developments including post pandemic economic recovery will also be discussed. ASEAN-India Summits are held annually and provide opportunity for India and ASEAN to engage at the highest level. Prime Minister attended the 17th ASEAN-India Summit held virtually in November last year. 18th ASEAN-India Summit will be the ninth ASEAN-India Summit to be attended by him.
ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership stands on a strong foundation of shared geographical, historical and civilizational ties. ASEAN is central to our Act East Policy and our wider vision of the Indo-Pacific. The year 2022 will mark 30 years of ASEAN-India relations. India and ASEAN have several dialogue mechanisms which meet regularly, including a Summit, Ministerial meetings and Senior Officials’ meetings. External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar attended the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting and EAS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in August 2021 virtually. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel attended the ASEAN Economic Ministers + India Consultations held virtually in September 2021 where the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen economic cooperation.
Prime Minister will also attend the 16th East Asia Summit to be held on October 27, 2021 virtually. The East Asia Summit is the premier Leaders-led forum in the Indo-Pacific. Since its inception in 2005, it has played a significant role in the strategic and geopolitical evolution of East Asia. Apart from the 10 ASEAN Member states, East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Russia.
India, being a founding member of the East Asia Summit, is committed to strengthening the East Asia Summit and making it more effective for dealing with contemporary challenges. It is also an important platform for furthering practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific by building upon the convergence between ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific  and Indo-Pacific Ocean's Initiative . At the 16th East Asia Summit, Leaders will discuss matters of regional and international interest and concern including maritime security, terrorism, Covid-19 cooperation. Leaders are also expected to accept declarations on Mental Health, Economic recovery through Tourism and Green Recovery, which are being co-sponsored by India.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture signs Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
To strengthen the cultural ties with the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ministry of Culture signed Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Culture Minister of Republic of India participated in the delegation level talks headed by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of celebration of India’s 74th Republic Day.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed and exchanged on 25.01.2023 by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Culture Minister of Republic of India and Shri Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the presence of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
For continued Cultural cooperation, the MoU for a period of five years  has been signed. Under the aegis of MoU on Cultural Cooperation signed between India and Egypt, both countries look forward to witness a host of cultural activities happening in due course in the realm of Music, Dance, Theatre, Literature, Library, Organising Festivals in respective countries and Research and Documentation etc.